Mavala Fantastic Lip Collection

 Summer may have taken its final curtain call but that doesn’t mean you have to head to the dark side for winter, oh no.

Keep that feeling of bright summer days going throughout the winter months with Mavala’s stunning Lip Fantastic Collection.

 

Inspired by the feminine, floral colour trends of S/S 21, this collection of beautiful lip colours features a palette of floral, sparkling, cheerful tones to bring a little colour into the everyday.

Created to reflect the beauty of floral nature in all its glory, even the names of the lip shades carry reflect this affinity with nature.

There are six shades within this collection, each exquisite in their own right and each matches perfectly with the nail polishes from the Flower Magic Color Collection, allowing you to match your lips and tips!

667 Lily: Formulated with a cream finish, Lily is an elegant, luminous pink.

668 Rosa: Rosa is a beautiful pinky coral with a cream finish.

669 Marigold: A vivid, bright marigold hue with cream finish.

 

670 Wild Poppy: This intense fuchsia with red undertones is my favourite and is also in a cream finish.

671 Petunia: Petunia offers a bold, sparkling pink in a cream finish.

672 Primrose:  The only shade with a pearl finish, Primrose offers a soft, tender pale rose colour.

 

From Top- Bottom: Petunia, Marigold, Lily, Primrose,Wild Poppy & Rosa

Regardless of the finish, each Mavala lipstick features the same lip loving formula to ensure long lasting, comfortable wear.

Enriched with deeply hydrating shea butter, soothing aloe vera and conditioning Vitamin E, the rich formula banishes dryness and softens your lips while leaving you with a wash of irresistible colour.

Silky, soft and creamy in texture, the lipsticks are almost what I would describe as a lip balm hybrid.

Providing even, precise coverage in a single application your lips are left feeling soft and nourished hour after hour.

 

Beautifully pigmented, you can enjoy the pleasure of rocking a gorgeous lip with a satiny gloss finish which will not only lift your look but also your mood.

After all, how could you possibly feel down with such a gorgeous bouquet of hues available at your fingertips.

A quick tip of mine would be after applying, to lightly blot your lips with a tissue to ensure no bleeding or slippage.

 

This won’t remove the elegant sheen but will ensure that your lipstick is less likely to transfer when you eat or drink.

Mavala’s Fantastic Lip Collection is available in pharmacies and salons now and cost £13.65 each.

Honest Beauty Lip Crayons

 Honest Beauty is the stunning skincare and cosmetics brand from Hollywood star Jessica Alba.

Created as a wellness brand empowering people to live happy, healthy lives Jessica says of the brand;

I created The Honest Company because you shouldn’t have to choose between what works and what’s good for you

 

 

When she couldn’t find a brand that she trusted for all of her everyday needs, she decided to create one.

Honest Beauty was developed with safe products and simple solutions at its heart, creating products that are pure, performance driven, effective and honest.

It is marketing as being much more than beauty, it’s a lifestyle.

 One of my all time favourite items from her collection are the Lip Crayons (£16).

 

 

Available in two different formulas, Demi-Matte or Sheer, these chic, luxurious crayons lock In moisture for a full pout, are comfortable to wear and offer a decadent colour pay off.

The sheer crayon range is available in 8 shades, from a soft nude to a rich berry.

I got my hands on the gorgeous, sunny Coral and fresh, vibrant Sherbert.

Coral offers a beautiful, pinky-coral that suits any skin type while Sherbert is a soft, berry-pink. 

 

 

Formulated with moisturising coconut oil, murumura butter and shea butter, these opulent, creamy crayons deliver a decadent, smooth, satin finish with a sheer hint of colour.

Housed within a simplistic yet elegant white crayon featuring the brand’s name in bold black text, the gorgeous shades inside are revealed at the top.

Simple yet chic, the fuss free packaging lets the crayon steal the show.

 

 

Wonderfully creamy and soft, the crayons formula glides effortlessly across your lips, imparting a quenching drench of nourishment to your lips.

The colour is buildable so you can opt for a soft, sheer finish or a bolder pop of colour by applying more of the product.

You are left with an elegant sheen and a gorgeous colour which leaves your lips feeling soft and kissable.

If matte is more your thing then there’s a crayon for this too.

 

 

The Honest Beauty Lip Crayon Demi-Matte is also available in 8 shades and I tested out Strawberry and Honey.

Strawberry offers a powerful, bright deep pink to makes the boys wink while Honey is a softer, creamy nude.

As with the sheer crayons, demi-matte also contains all the hydrating properties of jojoba oil, murumuru butter and shea butter but offers a velvety, demi-matte look.

 

 You’ll find less sheen with this line and more intense pigment yet they retain all the nourishment and skin conditioning properties of the former.

Neither fully matte nor glossy, they are the best of both worlds for an elegant, comfortable, long-lasting lip colour.

 

 

I’m a big fan of these crayons, from their flattering shades to luxurious formulas, they have it all.

Honest Beauty’s Lip Crayons are available online now and cos £16 each.

Bobbi Brown Crushed Shine Jelly Sticks

 How stunning are the new Bobbi Brown Crushed Shine Jelly Sticks! 

Available in 6 stunning, wearable shades these moisture packed lipsticks offer sheer, long lasting nourishing colour.

I checked out Papaya, a vibrant orange and Tahiti, a bright pop of pink. 

And omg how cute and funky is their packaging!!

Reflecting the lush colour hidden within, the stick features a one click technology to release the wand for an instant burst of colour and shine.

This moisturising swipe-and-go lipstick effortlessly builds up from a sheer popsicle tint to a bold pop of colour with a soft shine finish. 

The Crushed Shine Jelly Sticks feature a solidified jelly base technology.

This is packed with the skincare hero Hyaluronic Acid and Fruit Oils including  Apricot, Sweet Cherry, and Papaya. 

Hyaluronic Acid locks in moisture and helps to plump and smooth your lips while improving your lips natural moisture barrier, perfect for cooler days where central heating can dry them out.

As an added bonus, the soft bouncy jelly formula glides across your lips while the pigments which are suspended in the solidified jelly base allow the gorgeous  colour to shine at it's most vibrant best.

Free from parabens, phthalates, SLS, talc, mineral-oil, and gluten they are also free of animal-derived ingredients.

Whether you're after a soft subtle hint of luxurious, nourishing colour or a bold, bright shine these jelly sticks have you covered.

You can even mix and match your jelly popsicles for a truly bespoke look! 

Bobbi Brown's Crushed Shine Jelly Sticks are available now and cost £25 each.

Kiehl's Love Oil For Lips

 As the weather changes you mind find that your lips require a little more TLC.

One of the perfect ways to ensure that your pout is left looking full and feeling nourished is with the inclusion of a lip oil to your beauty regime.

My current go-to for beautiful lips (plus let's face it, a great Valentines Day gift!)  is Kiehl’s Love Oil For Lips (£18).

 

 

Inspired by the summer of love, this collection of beautiful lip oils contains a host of nourishing ingredients paired with a glow-infusing lip treatment to provide all the comfort and replenishment of an oil paired with the un-paralleled shine of a gloss.

Plus, they feature a subtle hint of colours to effortlessly bring your lips to life.

Housed within sleek, chic, slim tubes they are the perfect size for slipping into any handbag for on the go top ups while their transparency allows you to see the pop of colour captured within.

 

 

The applicator tip is a soft and curved allowing you to decide just how much product you want to use but also enables precise application.

In terms of texture, the oil is feather-light and silky smooth.

 

 

It glides onto your lips like silk, instantly softening and creating a fabulous shine without any stickiness commonly associated with traditional lip glosses.

They also posses a delicate, appealing fruity scent which is really pleasant to wear.

They don’t just look good though as the formula contains a host of lip-loving ingredients.

 

The oils have been formulated with Coconut oil and moringa oil which are rich in fatty acids and nutrients as well as a tropical fruit called acerola cherry which is high in Vitamin C.

Upon application, lips feel instantly quenched and soft and its as if the oil hugs your lips as this sensation, along with the shine lasts for hours.

 

 

Available in 4 subtle shades or untinted, they are perfect for popping on over the top of your lip for long-lasting nourishment and shine or worn alone as a natural pick-me-up enduring your lips are pout perfect this V-Day! 

Kiehl’s Love Oil for Lips are available now priced at £18 each and are available in Untinted or with a hint of colour in Botanical Blush, Neon Pink, Apothecary Cherry and Midnight Orchid.

Ted Baker Pout Perfection Gift Set

 Give the gift of gorgeous lips this Christmas with Ted Baker’s Pout Perfection Gift Set.

This stunning gift set is so beautifully presented it’s a real treat to behold.

 

 

Containing an impressive collection of lip goodies, hidden within you’ll find everything you need to ensure that your lips are looking gorgeous for those ‘under the mistletoe’ moments this festive season.

This elegant set is presented within a box which resembles a book. Bound with rose gold and featuring elegant white flowers against a deep, luxurious navy backdrop, it would look simply divine on any dressing table.

 

 

Open the book to reveal the treasures hidden within.

The inside page features the words ‘Indulge in Pout Perfection for Luscious Lips’ and boy they weren’t kidding.

 

 

This gift set contains a lip mask, nude lip liner, raspberry lip liner, berry lip balm, nude lip balm and a multi-faceted compact mirror.

The products have been wrapped in the same decadent navy as the book, complete with elegant rose gold accents while the lip mask also features the white flower.

 

 

Create a full, flawless base for your lips by priming them to perfection with the rich, soft, deeply hydrating lip mask to revive dry, cracked lips.

Pop a dollop on and leave it to work its magic, soothing dry lips and creating a fuller, softer pout in minutes.

 

 

Next, glide the rich, creamy long-lasting lip liners around the edges of your lips to lock in colour and prevent bleeding before drenching your lips in a soft, subtle sheen of colour with the lip balms.

Offering a semi-sheer look, they are softly pigmented and wonderfully nourishing in texture, creating a delicate sheen with a subtle hit of colour.

 

 

Thanks to the inclusion of a mirror you’ll never have to guess how you’re lips are holding up as you can touch up on the go with the compact, sleek lip products whenever and wherever you are.

I was really surprised when I found out that this kit costs just £20 as in my opinion, the presentation and quality of the products seems to be worth so much more.

 

 

Better still, its part of the 3 for 2 gifting in Boots, where when you buy 3 items, you’ll receive the third for free.

Total bargain.

Ted Baker’s Pout Perfection gift set is available now from Boots and costs £20.

 

 

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution First Dance

 First Dance is the exquisite new autumnal lip colour from iconic brand Charlotte Tilbury.

Housed within the familiar rose gold packaging you’ll find the most beautiful, blushed berry-rose, matte lipstick.

 

 

Inspired by the magical power of love, joy and happiness, the stunning bullet features images of full, gorgeous pouts, hinting at what you can expect once you’ve applied the colour to your lips.

Formulated in the same award-winning matte formula as its predecessors, it contains Lipstick Tree and Orchid extracts to hydrate and soften your lips.

 

Triglycerides are mixed with a blend of oils and waxes to create a formula which glides effortlessly onto your lips while offering a long-lasting colour.

 3D glowing pigments help to create the illusion of lit-from-within lips while the unique, square angled tip mimics the shape of your natural lip allowing for precise application.

 

Its soft matte finish and dreamy berry-rose colour results in a beautiful, flattering look to flatter every skin tone.

I adore berry hued lipsticks as I feel they particularly suit my colouring; pale skin, dark hair and look particularly stunning in autumn months where they mirror the warm tones all around in nature.

 

It provides such a powerful colour pay off but without the vivaciousness of a red or the brightness of a pink.

It’s just perfect.

 

Comfortable to wear, chic and stunning, it is the perfect addition to the Matte Revolution range.

Pick up Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution First Dance (£25) Lipstick now.